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Maintenance Manager in Tupelo

Job Description

Maintenance Manager | Direct Hire

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Columbus, MS

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We're partnering with a well-established metal processing manufacturer to hire a Maintenance Manager who will lead maintenance operations, improve equipment reliability, and drive continuous improvement across a high-volume manufacturing facility.

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If you enjoy solving complex equipment issues, leading a skilled maintenance team, and keeping production running at peak efficiency, we'd love to talk.

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What You'll Bring

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  • 5+ years of maintenance management experience in manufacturing
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  • 2+ years leading maintenance teams
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  • Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience
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  • Experience with CMMS and preventive/predictive maintenance programs
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  • Background supporting PLC-controlled production equipment
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  • Experience with continuous improvement and root cause analysis
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Equipment Experience

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We're especially interested in candidates who have maintained equipment such as:

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  • Coil processing, slitting, or cut-to-length lines
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  • Stamping presses (mechanical or hydraulic)
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  • Conveyor and automated material handling systems
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  • Overhead cranes
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  • Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
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  • equipment installation
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  • Industrial electrical systems (480V)
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  • PLCs, VFDs, servo motors, gearboxes, pumps, and industrial automation
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What You'll Do

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  • Lead and develop the maintenance team
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  • Drive preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs
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  • Improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime
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  • Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, and capital projects
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  • Partner with production to improve plant performance
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  • Ensure OSHA compliance and promote a strong safety culture
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Industry backgrounds that translate well include: steel processing, automotive, metal fabrication, stamping, roll forming, heavy manufacturing, and industrial production.

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Interested? Apply today or send me a message for a confidential conversation.

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no 3rd party or C2C recruiters

Maintenance Manager in Tupelo

Tupelo, MS
Full time

Published on 07/07/2026

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